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The small-claims court in Broomfield County handles money disputes up to $7,500, with simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Broomfield County, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
One courthouse takes small claims for Broomfield County, shown below. The court checks the location against the defendant's address and the place of the dispute.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
About 78,323 people live in Broomfield County. The nearest counties to Broomfield County are Boulder County and Denver County.
This court takes small-claims filings on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares everything so your packet arrives filing-ready.
Some small claims hearings are eligible for remote appearance; availability varies by court and case type.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Small claims cases in Broomfield County, Colorado are heard in the Colorado County Court system, with filings handled at the Broomfield Combined Courts: Small Claims, located at 17 Descombes Dr. in Broomfield, 80020. The claim limit in small claims is $7,500. Broomfield is the town within the county, and the county covers the ZIP codes 80020, 80023, and 80038, serving a population of 78,323. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court does not offer electronic filing. Questions may be directed to the clerk by telephone at (303) 464-5020, and information about the court is posted at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/broomfield-county. Broomfield County lies near Boulder County, Denver County, and Gilpin County, each of which has its own county court handling small claims matters filed there. The court processes small claims filings, schedules hearings, and maintains the case records for matters brought within the county.
Broomfield County covers:
Broomfield.
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Of Colorado's 64 counties, Broomfield County is 12th by population at roughly 78,323 people. From Broomfield, Broomfield Combined Courts: Small Claims is roughly 7 miles from the Boulder County courthouse in Boulder and 7 miles from the Denver County courthouse in Denver.
If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:
Small claims handles money owed between ordinary people and businesses. Procedure is kept light, and claims are capped.
Maximum claim
You generally file where the other party lives, not where the dispute happened.
One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
Colorado small claims court is designed for self-representation, and attorneys generally may not appear except in limited roles (for example, a party who is an attorney, or a qualifying full-time employee or officer of a business that is a party). Colo. Rev. Stat. 13-6-407 and the court's own summons form (JDF 250) provide that a party who wants attorney representation files a Notice of Representation of Attorney (JDF 256) at least 7 days before the trial date, after which the other side may also be represented by counsel.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
These are the limits for Broomfield County, population about 78,323. Broomfield County is under the same limits as nearby Boulder County and Denver County.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $7,500. The categories below come up more than any others.
Broomfield County has about 78,323 residents. Broomfield Combined Courts: Small Claims is the Broomfield County courthouse listed below.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
The defendant receives the papers through formal service and can reply or negotiate an end to it.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
Broomfield Combined Courts: Small Claims lists (303) 464-5020 as its number. Everything below applies to a case filed in Broomfield County, at the Broomfield courthouse.
A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed. Courts in Colorado generally rely on delivery arranged by the court, email service where the court allows it, personal delivery by an approved server or the sheriff or constable.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date. Service within 15 days of hearing. Proof of service any time before hearing.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Addresses in Broomfield County include places such as Broomfield. A Broomfield County address carries one of its 3 ZIP codes, 80020, 80023 and 80038 among them.
Filing is only possible for a set time after the events. Beyond it, the other side can have the claim thrown out.
| Claim type | Time limit to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
Broomfield County, population about 78,323, is covered by the table above. They do not change from one Broomfield County ZIP code to another, 80020 included.
Money owed under a contract in Colorado generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (Colo. Rev. Stat. §5-12-102).
Want to estimate what interest adds to your claim? Use the Squabble interest calculator to see the running total before you file.
The rate above is the one for Broomfield County, population about 78,323. It is the same rate across all 3 Broomfield County ZIP codes.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File with the Broomfield County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $35–$55 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Service comes after the date is set. File the server's proof once the papers have been delivered.
Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.
Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
Start for FREE →Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.
Broomfield County has a population of about 78,323. Broomfield County papers go to Broomfield Combined Courts: Small Claims in Broomfield.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Broomfield Combined Courts: Small Claims sits at the 80020 address shown above. Broomfield County has about 78,323 residents.
A judgment says what is owed. Getting hold of the money is the next stage, and the enforcement options open to you depend on the state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
A levy lets the court reach money sitting in the debtor's bank account.
Recording the judgment locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.
You may also apply for an order compelling the debtor to attend and disclose income and assets on oath. Interest generally continues at the rate the state sets until the debt is met.
Boulder County and Denver County are the counties nearest to Broomfield County. Broomfield are among the Broomfield County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Broomfield County case for you.
